Philippines seeks balance between China, US: expert

The Philippines is trying to seek a balance between China and the US to protect its interests in the South China Sea, as Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte clarified his previous declaration in Beijing to separate from the US, analysts said.

Philippine President Denies Severing Ties With US

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said his country was not severing ties with the United States but shifting its foreign policy in a different direction.

‘Make a wish list’: Russian ambassador says Moscow ready to provide assistance to Philippines

After the president of the Philippines announced a separation from the US – a statement which his government has since walked back – Russia’s ambassador to the country said Moscow is ready to provide assistance to and fully cooperate with Manila.

Duterte's 'separation' from the United States causes Philippine foreign policy into confusion

 President Rodrigo Duterte's shock "separation" from the United States has thrown Philippine foreign policy into confusion, with the Americans saying they are baffled and some of his top aides contradicting him.

Philippines Announces “Separation” from US During China Visit

In what could be a serious setback for Washington and its pivot to Asia, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has announced his country’s “separation” from the United States, following high-level talks with Chinese leaders in Beijing.

Philippine president says 'only China can help us'

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has said that his country expects to boost traditional friendship with China and further bilateral trade and economic cooperation.

After Threat of Rift, Philippines Looks to Reset Ties With China

A visit by the Philippine’s recently elected, and feisty, President Rodrigo Duterte to China this week is being watched closely for signs of a shift in ties between the two countries, which have been battered for years over territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

"Es hora de cambiar las reglas": El presidente filipino traza una política exterior independiente

El presidente de Filipinas, Rodrigo Duterte, ordenó suspender los planes para patrullar y realizar maniobras conjuntamente con la Armada de EE.UU. en aguas del mar de la China Meridional porque no quiere que su país participe en actividades que puedan ser percibidas como hostiles por parte de Pekín, ha declarado el portavoz presidencial Ernesto Abella, informa el portal Inquirer.

Duterte: No preparations for drills with US next year

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte revealed Wednesday that he has ordered the defense department not to prepare for joint military drills with United States troops next year.

Philippines 'can live' without US military aid: defense chief

Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Friday that his country can get by without U.S. military aid.

Philippine president threatens to 'break up' with US

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday that he would "eventually" cut ties with the United States.

Duterte says upcoming Philippine-US joint war games will be last

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday that the joint war games between the United States and the Philippine marines in October will be the last.

UN vows review of Philippines human rights situation by end of September

The United Nations announced on Friday that it will review the situation of human rights in the Philippines at the end of this month, a day after the Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte challenged the UN to investigate his violent campaign against drugs.

Philippines leader: EU ‘hypocrites’ atoning for ‘sins’

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has accused European Union member states of hypocrisy after the bloc adopted a resolution expressing concern about reported extrajudicial killings under his bloody campaign against illegal drugs.

Philippines' Duterte denies giving death-squad orders. Ordered killings of hundreds, witness says

A witness in a Senate hearing on the extra-judicial killings in the Philippines has testified that he was a member of a death squad in the home city of President Rodrigo Duterte, and that the then-mayor himself ordered the killings of crime and drug suspects as well as the bombing of a mosque in Davao City.

Philippine president admits "purposely" skipping ASEAN-US meeting

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte admitted Monday night that he "purposely" skipped the meeting between the Southeast Asian leaders and United States President Barack Obama in Vientiane, Laos last week.

Duterte expels US advisers from southern Philippines

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday escalated his feud with the United States, ordering all American special forces out of the country's south where they have been advising local forces fighting Muslim extremists.

El presidente filipino al jefe de la ONU: "Eres un tonto más"

La lista de los líderes ofendidos por el presidente filipino Rodrigo Duterte se ha engrosado con el secretario general de la ONU, Ban Ki-moon, tildado de "tonto " por el polémico mandatario.

Philippine president expresses regret over calling Obama a ‘son of a whore’

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte expressed regret on Tuesday for a tirade against Barack Obama in which he called the US leader a "son of a whore".

Philippine President called Obama «son of a bitch» and promised to «pour»

After the President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte said that Barack Obama has no right to ask him about the illegal killings, and called the American leader «son of a bitch» and threatened to «pour», the head of the White house intends to cancel tomorrow’s meeting.